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excerpt: "The club president compares recent laptop computers including the Compaq LTE 3/25c and Contura 4/25cx, noting performance and price differences. Includes tips for configuring modems at 57,600 baud for 9600 bps connections. Also touches on club membership and newsletter scheduling."
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# The President’s Message

The club president compares recent laptop computers including the Compaq LTE 3/25c and Contura 4/25cx, noting performance and price differences. Includes tips for configuring modems at 57,600 baud for 9600 bps connections. Also touches on club membership and newsletter scheduling.